Denominationalism VS. Undenominational Christianity

Denominationalism Christianity
Many Bodies or churches. One body or church Mat. 16:18,
1 Cor.12:20.
Founded by men. Founded by Christ (Mat. 16:18)
Human Heads. Christ the head (Eph.1:22,23)
Human Creeds. Bible as only creed (2 Tim.3:16,17)
Wear human names. Glory God in the name Christian
(1 Pet. 4:16)
Follow men. Following men is condemned
(1 Cor. 1:10-13)
A multiplicity of churches is not in the
Bible.
One mentioned in the Bible
(Rom. 16:16)
You join a denomination.

God adds you to His church
(Acts 2:47)

Denominations preach many gospels. If any man preach any other gospel,
he is condemned (Gal 1:8,9)
Rewrite creeds and church laws often. Bible remains the same (Mat. 24:35).
Many faiths. One faith (Eph. 4:5)
Many baptisms "One baptism" (Eph. 4:5)
Claim to be abiding in branches of the
church.
Jesus said "Abide in me," the true
vine (John 15:1-6)
Walk by different rules. Walk by the same rule (Phi. 3:16)
Thank God in their prayers for so many churches. Jesus prayed for oneness
(John 17:20,21)
Claim doctrine is inconsequential.

Take heed unto doctrine and others to save self and others (1 Tim. 4:16)

Membership in denominations not
essential to salvation

Membership in Christ's church is
essential to salvation (Eph 5:23)

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